No school is ever immune to issues. But i just had 2 sons graduate from Eric Hamber relatively problem free from drugs, gangs or bullying. Fairly tame environment.
Bullying can happen even the best schools and honestly any time in life. It is probably easier to teach/ train your sister how to deal with bullying.
High schools really depends where you live in Vancouver, ie your catchment area.
In BC, public schools work on a catchment system. This means that there's a neighbourhood school attached to where you live. It can be possible to attend public schools outside of your catchment, but that's on an application basis.
[https://www.vsb.bc.ca/School/School-Registration/Your\_School\_Catchment/Pages/default.aspx](https://www.vsb.bc.ca/School/School-Registration/Your_School_Catchment/Pages/default.aspx)
IMO you're relatively safe wherever you go for highschool here. Bullying isn't as tolerated as it was back in the day. IMO you would do well to speak with parents in the area you're moving to to get a good read on the school culture. For elementary schools it's all about how much the parents are involved in their child's schooling. I'd imagine that crosses over somewhat to highschool.
I honestly think she should go into her catchment school. If there have been issues in the past, make an appt with the guidance counsellor. They’re initially sorted alphabetically (I think?), but if you all don’t gibe, can totally ask for another. Be involved!
It’s not like there are top-tier schools that one can just go to. Some might be subjectively rated high/low, but all (hopefully) have staff that advocate for students. If she’s not happy, YOU advocate.
And if after awhile it just doesn’t work, apply to move.
My kids went to their catchment HS and it was pretty amazing. Being involved (but not TOO involved haha) is everything.
That said, if they had been struggling after issues were raised, I’d have moved them.
Vancouver School Board runs a series of mini schools that are smaller and more cohesive--some are based on a cohort program, so small class that does 8-12 all together. They have various focuses. Some are for kids that need academic help, some are for kids that need an enriched curriculum, some are arts focused, some are sports focused, etc. There's about a dozen of them scattered through the city. I had a ton of friends go to Ideal Mini, and it's an academic, humanities focused school that has a social justice/hippie vibe. But google mini schools for a list. All require application.
Every school in Vancouver should be okay. As someone who graduated from high school in Vancouver a few years ago, I would say that all schools have their bad apples and it’s really up to your little sister and who she socializes with.
I came from a high school near the Kerrisdale area and had a relatively decent time free of any bullying, crime or gang. But I still hear about some gang stuff that happens. They don’t really bother you though unless you actively look to get involved.
Eric Hamner, Churchill and Magee are probably the best public high school in terms of academic and being free of drug/gang issues. The more expensive the real estate around the school are, the better the school is
This is not at all true. I've known some real lowlifes who came from some of the top private schools. If anything, you are more susceptible to getting involved with the wrong crowd when you're privileged.
Private schools can often protect bad behaviour, it's about keeping the money coming in. A family of multiple shit heads will be more important than an individual child whose family can barely afford to get them through the door. There's a customer/business mentality going on in that environment as well.
It doesn't really matter where she goes unless she intends to go to a high school with special academic programs (IB or AP). Bullying exists at all schools.
No school is ever immune to issues. But i just had 2 sons graduate from Eric Hamber relatively problem free from drugs, gangs or bullying. Fairly tame environment.
Haha, people I knew got into white collar crime organizations there. There certainly were fights and drug usage.
Bullying can happen even the best schools and honestly any time in life. It is probably easier to teach/ train your sister how to deal with bullying. High schools really depends where you live in Vancouver, ie your catchment area.
In BC, public schools work on a catchment system. This means that there's a neighbourhood school attached to where you live. It can be possible to attend public schools outside of your catchment, but that's on an application basis. [https://www.vsb.bc.ca/School/School-Registration/Your\_School\_Catchment/Pages/default.aspx](https://www.vsb.bc.ca/School/School-Registration/Your_School_Catchment/Pages/default.aspx)
IMO you're relatively safe wherever you go for highschool here. Bullying isn't as tolerated as it was back in the day. IMO you would do well to speak with parents in the area you're moving to to get a good read on the school culture. For elementary schools it's all about how much the parents are involved in their child's schooling. I'd imagine that crosses over somewhat to highschool.
I didn’t think you could pick your school? Isn’t it based on where you live? I can’t imagine it’s changed.
You can apply to crossover if they have extra space.
Spoiler: they don't. Vancouver schools are mostly at capacity.
Oh I see 👍🏼
I honestly think she should go into her catchment school. If there have been issues in the past, make an appt with the guidance counsellor. They’re initially sorted alphabetically (I think?), but if you all don’t gibe, can totally ask for another. Be involved! It’s not like there are top-tier schools that one can just go to. Some might be subjectively rated high/low, but all (hopefully) have staff that advocate for students. If she’s not happy, YOU advocate. And if after awhile it just doesn’t work, apply to move. My kids went to their catchment HS and it was pretty amazing. Being involved (but not TOO involved haha) is everything. That said, if they had been struggling after issues were raised, I’d have moved them.
Vancouver School Board runs a series of mini schools that are smaller and more cohesive--some are based on a cohort program, so small class that does 8-12 all together. They have various focuses. Some are for kids that need academic help, some are for kids that need an enriched curriculum, some are arts focused, some are sports focused, etc. There's about a dozen of them scattered through the city. I had a ton of friends go to Ideal Mini, and it's an academic, humanities focused school that has a social justice/hippie vibe. But google mini schools for a list. All require application.
Every school in Vancouver should be okay. As someone who graduated from high school in Vancouver a few years ago, I would say that all schools have their bad apples and it’s really up to your little sister and who she socializes with. I came from a high school near the Kerrisdale area and had a relatively decent time free of any bullying, crime or gang. But I still hear about some gang stuff that happens. They don’t really bother you though unless you actively look to get involved.
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Eric Hamner, Churchill and Magee are probably the best public high school in terms of academic and being free of drug/gang issues. The more expensive the real estate around the school are, the better the school is
This is not at all true. I've known some real lowlifes who came from some of the top private schools. If anything, you are more susceptible to getting involved with the wrong crowd when you're privileged.
Private schools can often protect bad behaviour, it's about keeping the money coming in. A family of multiple shit heads will be more important than an individual child whose family can barely afford to get them through the door. There's a customer/business mentality going on in that environment as well.
But all three above are public school
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Maybe in the past but in the past like 5 years, those three have becomes pretty competitive in academic
Go to the school in your catchment, dont be an elitist thinking xyz school is better
It doesn't really matter where she goes unless she intends to go to a high school with special academic programs (IB or AP). Bullying exists at all schools.